Indoor dining is BACK at a limited capacity and here are some favorite spots in the county to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining!
Additionally, the beloved Old Vine Kitchen + Bar is once again offering brunch, Portside Fish Co. and Slapfish serve up seafood favorites for National Lobster Day on Sept. 25, and The Rooftop Lounge delivers decadent pancakes and picture-perfect ocean views for National Pancake Day on Sept. 26!
The following local favorites have reopened for indoor dining in accordance with all new state and local guidelines:
Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen (Fullerton). To make reservations, visit khansaaboc.com/ and OpenTable, or call 714-853-1081.
229 E Commonwealth Ave Unit A, Fullerton,
Brunos Italian Kitchen (Downtown Brea)
To make reservations, visit brunositaliankitchen.com/ or call 714-257-1000.
210 W Birch St., in Brea.
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen (Downtown Brea & The Irvine Marketplace)
For reservations, visit their website at chachaslatinkitchen.com or call directly at (714) 255-1040 for Brea or (714) 408-7819 for Irvine.
13126 Jamboree Rd, Irvine,
110 Birch St. in Brea.
Daphne’s (3 Orange County Locations)
To make reservations or check out available locations in your area, visit https://daphnes.biz/
2360 Park Ave #9H, Tustin
13250 Jamboree Rd. Suite #113
23706 El Toro Road, Ste S7, Lake Forest
Coastal Kitchen (Dana Point)
To make reservations, visit coastalkitchendanapoint.com or call 949.449.2822
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point.
Old Vine Kitchen + Bar reopens for brunch (Costa Mesa)
Starting September 20, the beloved Old Vine Kitchen + Bar-- located at The CAMP retail and entertainment center in Costa Mesa-- will once again offer brunch. Available Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Vine’s brunch menu will feature a variety of classic dishes and new favorites, all crafted with the concept’s signature high-quality ingredients and regionally-inspired flair. For the latest menus and more from Old Vine Kitchen + Bar, please visit oldvinekitchenbar.com or call 714.545.1411.
2937 Bristol St a103, Costa Mesa.
National Lobster Day on Sept. 25
Indulge in Portside’s San Pedro Lobster Platter at TRADE Food Hall (Irvine)
Celebrate National Lobster Day with Portside Fish Co. at Irvine’s eclectic TRADE Food Hall! This sustainable seafood concept’s iconic San Pedro Platter is every lobster-lover’s dream, featuring your choice of one, two, or three fresh lobsters-- plus calamari, beer-battered cod, and crispy shrimp-- all served on a bed of Old Bay fries! Portside Fish Co. serves up coastal favorites from 11 a.m. to -5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, visit coastalkitchendanapoint.com.
2222 Michelson Dr, Irvine.
Dig into traditional Lobster Rolls and more with Slapfish at Mess Hall Market Tustin.
With Traditional Lobster Rolls, Surf n’ Turf burgers, Lobster Taquitos, and more, Slapfish-- the fan-favorite modern seafood shack-- is the perfect spot for a National Lobster Day celebration! Dine-in at Tustin’s Mess Hall Market, open 11 a.m. -8 p.m., or enjoy the festivities from home with delivery from your favorite 3rd party service! For more information, visit messhallmarket.com/ or call 714.941.5422.
1705 Flight Way in Tustin.
National Pancake Day on Sept. 26
The Rooftop Lounge (Laguna Beach)
Enjoy decadent pancakes and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean this National Pancake Day when you dine with The Rooftop Lounge! The Rooftop’s signature pancakes-- a staple of their brunch menu, offered each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. -3 p.m.-- are served topped with Nutella, fresh berry mix, whipped cream and pure maple syrup. To make a reservation, please visit rooftoplagunabeach.com/ or call 949.497.2446.
1289 S Coast Hwy 4th floor, Laguna Beach.
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